STAR WARS™ Battlefront vs STAR WARS™: Squadrons
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
STAR WARS™: Squadrons wins 8 of 15 head-to-head metrics. STAR WARS™ Battlefront is $34.60 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | STAR WARS™ Battlefront | STAR WARS™: Squadrons |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Wait for Sale | 65 | 50 |
| Quality | 78 | 71 |
| Value | 78 | 36 |
| Popularity | 30 | 36 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $5.39 | $39.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 80% positive | 66.7% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 29 | 46 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
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Details and requirements
| Item | STAR WARS™ Battlefront | STAR WARS™: Squadrons |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | June 11, 2020 | October 1, 2020 |
| Developers | DICE | MOTIVE |
| Publishers | Electronic Arts | Electronic Arts |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | OS: 64-bit Windows 10 or later | Windows 10 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | Processor (Intel): Intel i5 6600 or equivalent | Ryzen 7 2700X or better/ i7-7700 or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 16 GB RAM | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Graphics card (NVIDIA): nVidia GeForce GTX 970 4GB Graphics card (AMD): AMD Radeon R9 290 4GB | Radeon RX 480 (Non-VR/Minimum VR) or Radeon RX 570 (Recommended VR)/GeForce GTX 1060(Non-VR/Minimum VR) or GeForce GTX 1070 (Recommended VR) |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Network (minimum) | Broadband Internet connection | Broadband Internet connection |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: STAR WARS™ Battlefront or STAR WARS™: Squadrons?
STAR WARS™: Squadrons won the comparison against STAR WARS™ Battlefront based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is STAR WARS™ Battlefront worth buying over STAR WARS™: Squadrons?
Based on the metrics, STAR WARS™: Squadrons won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. STAR WARS™ Battlefront currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 02:51 PM UTC